Crowns & Bridges

What is a crown?

Commonly referred to as a “cap,” a crown is a tooth shaped covering for a tooth that has been decayed, broken or otherwise compromised such as after Root Canal therapy. This covering is permanently cemented over all surfaces of the tooth to help prevent additional decay and to restore the full function of the tooth. A crown can be made of metal, porcelain or a combination thereof.

A bridge is a series of 2 or more crowns connected together. Usually a bridge spans the space where there are one or more missing teeth.